Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jamnagar, 19.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jamnagar, which ranks 9 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.7%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jamnagar are in the Jamnagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jamnagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.